Medical Laboratory Technician (6 Months Fixed Term Contract Wits Health Consortium)

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Job Location:

Pietermaritzburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Background:

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main purpose of the job:

To analyse interpret and produce patient results on blood urine and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) specimens and oral and nasal biopsies
To process ship and store specimens per protocol

Location:

Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic Edendale Pietermaritzburg

Key performance areas:

Receive labelled and captured samples from Data Capturer
Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond
Check suitability of samples to be analysed - no clots not haemolysed biopsies of sufficient size
Check the tests required and log it on the worksheet
Perform instrument and manual tests
Facilitate instrument calibration
Analyse and interpret the results as and when required
Re-run tests as and when required
Follow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereof
Capture manual test results on laboratory information system
Print the test results and correlate data systems
Initial print out and file it according to SOP
Contact relevant Clinicians and/or Nurses if abnormal results have been produced
Record that feedback was given to relevant Clinicians/ Nurses
Store specimens in fridge/freezer as per laboratory procedures
Centrifuging or preparing specimens with various reagents when necessary
Record temperature of rooms and fridges with corrective action as applicable
Maintenance of all equipment used e.g. ensuring calibrations up to date
Decontamination of all work surfaces/bench tops
Maintain and evaluate all specimen logs
Working according to the study protocol
Communicate routinely with the study coordinator Principal Investigator and study team
Perform internal and external quality control
Perform maintenance on instruments by inspecting equipment according to schedule
Check expiry dates of reagents
Troubleshoot error and contact Instrument Technicians or suppliers of equipment to repair if necessary
Resolve any quality related problems and/or report it to management
Monitor quality of specimens received
Provide training to site staff if specimen quality is poor
Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be ordered
Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
Conduct QA/QC processes
Create and maintain SOPs
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
Facilitate sample shipment
Facilitate stock receipts stock transfers and general stock management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training:

National Diploma in Medical Technology (3 years) or Bachelors Degree in Laboratory Sciences

Required minimum work experience:

12 years experience working in a medical research or clinical laboratory setting
Experience with routine laboratory processes (e.g. sample handling processing storage equipment use)

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

Certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety Attendance of CEU courses
Ordered systematic and analytical
Exceptional organisational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Laboratory systems (DISA Meditech)
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Assertive and confident
Self-motivated able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 05 December 2025
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Required Experience:

Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to su...

Background:

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main purpose of the job:

To analyse interpret and produce patient results on blood urine and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) specimens and oral and nasal biopsies
To process ship and store specimens per protocol

Location:

Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic Edendale Pietermaritzburg

Key performance areas:

Receive labelled and captured samples from Data Capturer
Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond
Check suitability of samples to be analysed - no clots not haemolysed biopsies of sufficient size
Check the tests required and log it on the worksheet
Perform instrument and manual tests
Facilitate instrument calibration
Analyse and interpret the results as and when required
Re-run tests as and when required
Follow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereof
Capture manual test results on laboratory information system
Print the test results and correlate data systems
Initial print out and file it according to SOP
Contact relevant Clinicians and/or Nurses if abnormal results have been produced
Record that feedback was given to relevant Clinicians/ Nurses
Store specimens in fridge/freezer as per laboratory procedures
Centrifuging or preparing specimens with various reagents when necessary
Record temperature of rooms and fridges with corrective action as applicable
Maintenance of all equipment used e.g. ensuring calibrations up to date
Decontamination of all work surfaces/bench tops
Maintain and evaluate all specimen logs
Working according to the study protocol
Communicate routinely with the study coordinator Principal Investigator and study team
Perform internal and external quality control
Perform maintenance on instruments by inspecting equipment according to schedule
Check expiry dates of reagents
Troubleshoot error and contact Instrument Technicians or suppliers of equipment to repair if necessary
Resolve any quality related problems and/or report it to management
Monitor quality of specimens received
Provide training to site staff if specimen quality is poor
Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be ordered
Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
Conduct QA/QC processes
Create and maintain SOPs
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
Facilitate sample shipment
Facilitate stock receipts stock transfers and general stock management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training:

National Diploma in Medical Technology (3 years) or Bachelors Degree in Laboratory Sciences

Required minimum work experience:

12 years experience working in a medical research or clinical laboratory setting
Experience with routine laboratory processes (e.g. sample handling processing storage equipment use)

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

Certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety Attendance of CEU courses
Ordered systematic and analytical
Exceptional organisational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Laboratory systems (DISA Meditech)
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Assertive and confident
Self-motivated able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 05 December 2025
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

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